Each year brings a new round of changes to the regulations governing the sphere in which small businesses operate. The sheer number of issues can leave you overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. In fact, it may feel at times that keeping up to date with it all is a full time job in…
In my previous article, I discussed that companies with access to capital will have a competitive advantage in the marketplace, even though capital is going to be harder to come by. However, while capital raising can provide a myriad of new opportunities and strong competitive advantages for your business, it is not necessarily a panacea for whatever malaise your organisation might be experiencing. It might sound like an obvious statement, but getting people to invest in your company requires a great deal of preparation – yet there are still plenty of companies that eschew the necessary groundwork.
Domenic Carosa, at age 35, is already a wily veteran of online entrepreneurship. In this wide-ranging interview with Anthill, he talks about investing in internet upstarts (as compared to startups) and about what kinds of entrepreneur he’s likely to invest in. Oh, and keep an eye out for a Special Guest Appearance at 5:23. Woof.
A sale is a process and the first step in that process is not to demand exclusivity. Exclusivity is either bought or earned and, in the case of raising capital, it is usually earned. An NDA implies exclusivity and that brings with it constraints on both parties. Would you ask a date to sign a pre-nuptial agreement before the first date?
A sale is a process and the first step in that process is not to demand exclusivity. Exclusivity is either bought or earned and, in the case of raising capital, it is usually earned. An NDA implies exclusivity and that brings with it constraints on both parties. Would you ask a date to sign a pre-nuptial agreement before the first date?
Recently, I have been reflecting on a saying I learned from VC friends when I was living and working in Silicon Valley: “Always invest in an A grade team with a B grade product rather than a B grade team with an A grade product”.
Recently, I have been reflecting on a saying I learned from VC friends when I was living and working in Silicon Valley: “Always invest in an A grade team with a B grade product rather than a B grade team with an A grade product”.
This week, Domenic Carosa’s Future Capital Development Fund (FCDFL), Australia’s only internet-focused Pooled Development Fund, announced its plans to raise a new round of capital in the lead up to an IPO. It’s current portfolio consists of approximately 15 companies, including MP3.com.au, which he bought back from Destra last year.
This week, Domenic Carosa’s Future Capital Development Fund (FCDFL), Australia’s only internet-focused Pooled Development Fund, announced its plans to raise a new round of capital in the lead up to an IPO. It’s current portfolio consists of approximately 15 companies, including MP3.com.au, which he bought back from Destra last year.
This eBook by celebrated Australian entrepreneur and lecturer Dr Tom McKaskill features strategies for profitable exits by angel and VC investors.
Like the royal successions that have taken place for centuries, succession planning is all about being ready for the future. However, unlike the monarchy, today’s succession planning in business not only focuses on replacing talent, but also on developing the talent that will fulfil the organisation’s long-term goals. Is your organisation prepared for a changing of the guard?
SPONSORED EDITORIAL As a business owner contemplating an exit, you need to be strategic but opportunistic. While your levers of long–term business value are your people, physical assets, intellectual property and relationships with customers and suppliers, these take time to improve – time you may not have. So, what can you do to quickly increase…
Pointers for maximising value when selling your business Getting the best price when selling your company is a little like selling a property or vehicle – you should groom your business before you exit and consider who will make the best potential buyer. With forethought and planning you can attract more purchasers and maximise the…
Venture capital financing is a complex transaction and involves significant commercial risks for all parties. Many founders simply sign the term sheet presented to them by a venture capital fund without fully understanding the impact of provisions such as price ratchets, participating liquidation preferences, redemption rights, lock-ins, drag-alongs and put options. It is critical to…
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